Hey!
Yesterday was stake conference and the stake center was far
away and we had never been there before haha, but we had investigators that we
wanted to take (Raul's family). So we went to pick up this family of nine...
Raul couldn't come but we were able to fit us and everyone else in one taxi and
we made it to the conference. It was awesome because they talked a lot about
the family and how important it is, which was exactly what this family needed
to hear. The dad was listening and was very focused in everything that was
being said. Both the mom and dad have problems with drinking, but they have a
true desire to change and learn. We have high hopes for this whole family! It
was funny because we actually had more investigators in the stake conference
than we usually have in the normal ward meetings.
Oh and funny story. After the stake conference we were just
about to eat with the Familia Salinas and we got a call from another one of our
investigators. We had invited her to go to the conference in the stake
center. It turns out she got there late (like an hour after the reunion ended),
but entered the building and went to the bathroom even though there were only a
couple people there. These people didn't realize she had entered and while she
was in the bathroom the locked the church. She ended up getting locked in the
church and called us, begging for help. We had to call the bishop and zone
leaders so they could tell the members from this ward to go open the building
so she could leave. So funny but sad at the same time. Luckily she had a good
attitude about it and was laughing.
This week has been one that has made me think a lot about
the things I need to change and do better. I read Alma chapter 5 this week
which is one that definitely makes me think about my conversion and the things
that I need to differently to be a better servant of Jesus Christ. I love that
life is about constantly changing and trying to be better. It is not something
easy but it is something that helps us become closer to our Savior and to
become more like Him. I have also enjoyed studying the recent conference talks
about missionary work. I love this quote from Elder Ballard: "It is impossible
for us to fail when we do our best when we are on the Lord’s errand." How
true is that! If we do our best we will have success! I love this work and feel
so blessed to be a missionary in this time and place!
So you're probably interested to know what happened with my
transfer haha. Wellp it was about 7:30pm when I got a call from President
Hansen, which is definitely not normal cause the district leader is who usually
calls about the transfers, so I kind of freaked out. He ended up explaining
that he felt like I needed to stay in my area and be a sister training leader.
Hermana Morales from Peru will come here and we will be the new STLs for three
zones. I am excited and it should be fun. I am excited to go on exchanges with
all the sisters and serve and love them. It'll be interesting though because
neither of us knows how to be STL but I'm sure with the help of the Lord it'll
work out okay. My companion, Hna Vara will be going to Scure! So I am sure
she'll love that even though she is sad to leave. This means I will finish my
mission (die) in this area--Alalay. I am excited because I love the people and
the members and there is a lot of work to do.
I love you all so much! Have a great week!
Hermana Gardiner
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